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I sailed in a deluxe cabin on a ferry from Santorini to Athens for $171. The floating hotel room and its perks helped the 8-hour journey fly by.

Katie SilcoxMar 25, 2024, 13:46 IST

I live in Athens and took a short trip to Santorini.Katie Silcox

I booked a deluxe cabin on an eight-hour ferry from Santorini to Athens.
My upgraded cabin made it feel like I was traveling in a floating hotel room.

I recently went on a short trip to Santorini from my home in Athens and decided to take a ferry both ways.

On my way to Santorini, I booked an economy ticket on Blue Star Ferries for 45 euros, or about $50. But I upgraded to a 157-euro deluxe cabin for the ride back.

Here's what my luxurious eight-hour trip was like.

I arrived at the port in Santorini 45 minutes before my departure.

I wanted to get to the port early to ensure the boarding process went smoothly. Katie Silcox

There were no boarding benefits for having an upgraded ticket.

Even though I had a deluxe cabin, I didn't get to board early. Katie Silcox

It was easy to find my cabin.

The deluxe cabins were located along a long corridor. Katie Silcox

The deluxe cabin was very spacious.

I wasn't expecting a room on a ferry to be so big. Katie Silcox

My cabin came with lots of benefits.

I got a few freebies with my cabin. Katie Silcox

I was glad I’d planned my dinner ahead of time.

I brought my own food with me. Katie Silcox

I left my cabin to catch the sunset.

It was beautiful to see the sun setting over the water. Katie Silcox

My trip passed by quickly.

The eight-hour ride wasn't bad at all. Katie Silcox

Disembarkation in Athens at night was easy, but finding a ride was not.

I had a hard time grabbing a cab in Athens. Katie Silcox

I went inside a Virgin Voyages cruise ship lounge for suite passengers paying at least $8,000 and saw why it'd be worth splurging on a top-tier cabin